Conservatives and anti-immigration groups seized on the increase, claiming it ripped apart the government's "complacent assumptions" about the numbers coming into the country.
If it happens they can petition the judge for a percentage of the increase, claiming it is due to their litigation.
The State gave the rate increase, claiming it was for massive investments in the deployment of fiber optics and that the company was in need of financial relief.
Royal and Sun Alliance revealed an 18% fall in full-year profits after cold winter weather increased claims.
It became known that the fabulous production increases claimed for the leap had been wildly exaggerated.
Negative indicators included increased claims for unemployment benefits, shorter factory hours and fewer permits for new-house construction.
The figures were still better than economic data released on Thursday that showed increased claims for unemployment benefits last week and anemic economic growth in the second quarter.
"It's too early to tell if the number of employers not using degree grades to distinguish between candidates is increasing," claims Stephen Isherwood, chief executive of the Association of Graduate Recruiters.
Most asbestos trusts have recently lowered their payouts to claimants because they are running out of money because of increased claims.
